At Gresham Smith, we believe internships are an invaluable opportunity for students to gain real-world experience while fostering both personal and professional growth in preparation for college. Through our partnership with the Dallas Independent School District's WorkReady Program, we proudly offer summer internship opportunities to students from DISD's CTE, P-TECH, and Magnet programs, empowering them to develop essential skills and knowledge that will help them succeed in their academic and professional futures.
To apply for a DISD internship at Gresham Smith, students must:
Be enrolled in the Dallas ISD Architecture and Construction program.
At least 16 years of age with a valid State ID, Driver’s License, or Passport.
Be in good academic standing and WorkReady Certified
Be interested in pursuing a degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Civil Engineering.
Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!
STEAMspark is currently offering paid Summer Camp Counselor Intern and Robotics Intern positions for students interested in gaining hands-on experience working with young learners in a dynamic, STEAM-focused environment.
In this role, interns will have the opportunity to lead and assist camp sessions, work with platforms such as Minecraft and LEGO, support science experiments, and engage with beginner coding tools. This is a great opportunity for students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to build leadership skills while making a meaningful impact.
Summer Camp Counselor Positions.pdfJob opportunities at City of Dallas Pools
The Dallas Zoo’s Volunteer Department for volunteers to help at their newest event, Illuminature!
Event Dates:
April 17 – June 28
Specific dates are listed on the sign-up form (link below). Students may volunteer for one evening or multiple evenings.
Volunteer Hours:
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Students will meet staff at 6:00 PM in the Zoo’s Auditorium for check-in and instructions.
If a student becomes ill or cannot attend the shift they signed up for, please have them email volunteers@dallaszoo.com to let us know.
Students must be at least 16 years old to volunteer.
Volunteer Attire:
Black pants
Solid black t-shirt (if available)
Tennis shoes or hiking boots
Additional details such as parking instructions, official check-in procedures, and other event information will be sent to registered volunteers closer to the event date.
14+ years old
10 hour/month commitment
Click here to create a volunteer profile
Dallas Public Library Teen Advisory Council (TAC)
TAC is dedicated to producing fun, engaging and thought-provoking programs for teens throughout the city of Dallas by using Dallas Public Library and its branches.
While in TAC you will have fun but also gain volunteer hours for school and college applications. Programs that have been created by TAC members include:
DIY YouTube Videos
Hosting Teen Talk Safe Spaces
TikTok Videos
YA author chats
Summer Teen Kits
SMART Summer Teen Scavenger Hunt
Book Master
Help library staff with any general library task to ensure everything runs smoothly day-to-day.
Help find books to send to other libraries across the city of Dallas
Ensure that books are in their correct order on the library shelves
Organize library materials and spaces as needed
Assist with weeding books from the library collection
Creating display cases
Sort donated materials
Events and Programming Collaborator
Would you like to help library staff prepare for library events? This selection is for volunteers who would like to help with both event preparations and the event itself. You will likely do different event/program related tasks each time you volunteer. Such as:
Assist with arts & crafts activities for story time and other children’s programming
Help staff with library after-school events
Arrange library spaces for cool events
Attend programs to help direct patrons to activities
